What we’re about
We are Cleveland's community recreational International Folk Dance group.
Our focus is participatory dance, not performance. We welcome all participants with or without prior dance experience.
A PARTNER IS NOT REQUIRED. Special costumes are not needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for active movement. Most of our dances are line or circle dances (no partner), but we also do partner dances (you can find a partner in our group).
Each night we do numerous dances ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, so there is something for everyone!
We do folk dances from many countries around the world. Dances from Eastern Europe, Greece, Turkey, and Israel are particularly popular, but we also do dances from the U.S., Canada and other countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
We teach dances every night as desired by participants. We cater to individual requests; if you have a favorite dance or nationality, we will do our best to fit your interest! International Folk Dancing provides aerobic exercise, mental stimulation, exposure to music, dance and culture from a diverse set of traditions, friendly social interaction and of course the pleasure of dance! We do not charge admission for your first night with our group, so come and experience International Folk Dancing!
TIME: 7:30-10:30 Friday evenings as indicated in our schedule.
LOCATION:
Animal Zen, in the Rockefeller Building
3101 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights
(NE corner of Mayfield and Lee, free parking in front)
Admission: $6/adult, children free, first night free.
SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY DANCING:
January 23 - Dance!
January 30 - NO DANCING
Feb 6 - Dance!
Feb 13 - Dance!
Feb 20 - Dance!
Feb 27 - Dance!
Mar 6 - Dance!
Mar 13 - Dance!
Mar 20 - Dance!
Mar 27 - NO DANCING
Apr 3 - NO DANCING
Apr 10 - Dance!
Apr 17 - NO DANCING
Apr 24 - Dance!
May 1 - Dance!
May 8 - Dance!
May 15 - Dance! LAST DANCE BEFORE SUMMER BREAK
We will post cancellations or other updates as soon as possible.
*Subject to change - email us to provide your email to receive updates
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to get on our email list: email FolkDancersOfCleveland@gmail.com
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